It is time again for another rebuild of my rig. As some of you know I like to do things my own way.(a bit different)
The rig was running and performing great. However I want it to be different.
I have pulled out the stock 6 cylinder, AX15, and NP231. I am replacing it with a GM 6.0 LQ9, NV4500, and a Stak 3 speed 5.0
I removed the RE skid plate and shooting for a flat skid. This means I have to relocate the mounting points for the control arms. I plan to upgrade the rear from a single triangulated to a double triangulated. Relocating the rear coilovers. I am going to cut the rear frame off again and tube the back again.
Plan to dove tail the rear and make it a three seat Juggy. (going to try and still use the the half doors and reuse the top only modified) Still up in the air on the front control arms.
I ripped every wire out of the jeep, and removed the entire dash. I am going to make a new dash, my way. Using the instrument cluster that matches the engine and the truck wiring harness. Mojave heater and cutting brakes.
The big project that starts it all is an old school channel job. I am cutting out the entire floor of the tub. Then cutting out 4" of the bottom and dropping it on the frame and making a new floor and tunnel. got a new set of seats waiting to go in.
out with the old cage and in with a new one.
Wow when I list it all out I hope I can be done by mega run 2011.
in the picture below you can see some of the handy plasma cutter work making the skull in the side panel. Tonight I was able to put on the sliders and get them tacked up. this will be the new bottom of the tub. behind the peice of tube will be the floor. then drop it on the frame. Of course that means more cutting of the hood and rear fenders for clearance of tires.
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